Accuon Savings Bank Obtains International Certification for Anti-Bribery Management System

Established a System for Intensive Inspection of 410 Control Items

Accuon Savings Bank announced on the 27th that it has obtained the international anti-bribery management system standard 'ISO 37001' certification from the Korea Management Certification Institute (KMR).

Key officials participating in the International Anti-Corruption Standard 'ISO 37001 (Anti-Bribery Management System) Certification Ceremony' held on the 24th at the headquarters of Accuon Savings Bank in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. From left: Han-nui Yeo, Researcher at Korea Management Certification Institute; Eunju Hwang, CEO of Korea Management Certification Institute; Youngjin Oh, Compliance Officer of Accuon Savings Bank; Heesang Kim, CEO of Accuon Savings Bank. Accuon Savings Bank

ISO 37001 is an international standard established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to verify whether anti-bribery management systems are being properly implemented.

Accuon Savings Bank has established 410 ethical management control items and operates a system for regular inspections.

Among these, the bank is focusing on closely monitoring key risks such as personal information leaks, illegal lending, embezzlement and breach of trust, and improper solicitation.

Accuon Savings Bank stated that after obtaining the certification, it plans to further strengthen and systematize its ethical management practices.

The bank will expand and operate its internal whistleblowing system for employees and institutionalize regular clean campaigns to promote ethical practices.

It also plans to strengthen communication with stakeholders such as customers and business partners to further solidify its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management.

Choi Byungwook, Head of Compliance at Accuon Savings Bank, said, "We find it meaningful that our capabilities, built over more than 10 years of establishing and practicing ethical management systems, have been recognized," adding, "We will continue to establish ourselves as a savings bank trusted by customers and society."